Cleveland (LPD 7 CL 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) Our Mission To conduct prompt and sustained maritime operations across the entire spectrum of naval activity anywhere on the world ' s oceans. Our Vision To be the most combat ready LPD in the Navy through enthusiastic and continuous pursuit of operational excellence.

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THE SHIP ' S CREST The CLEVELAND ' S insignia emphasizes the global capability of the United States Naval Am- phibious Forces as represented by the alligator symbol of the amphibious forces, encircling the earth. The ship ' s contribution to this capability is depicted by the number 7 overshadowing this central theme. The three stars, the heraldic symbol for the third son. represent the three ships to bear the name CLEVELAND: Protected Cruiser (C 19) (1903 - 1929) Light Cruiser (CL 55) (1942- 1947) Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD 7) (1967 - Present) The ship ' s motto, appearing on the lower scroll, PROMPTUS ET PARATLIS . signifies the primary objective and final goal of the crew and their ship to be in readiness and prepared to carry out any assigned mission. Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. ' ' President John F. Kennedy